Tree identifications becomes easier with the right resources and practice. The more Taxodium trees that you see, you will be able to identify them from afar, and even recognize healthy from unhealthy individuals. This page is designed to help get your feet wet and become a pro at identifying Taxodium. Enjoy!
Cypress family: Cupressaceae
The cypress family includes upwards of 30 genera, which also includes junipers and redwoods. There are 130–140 total species included in this family. Two species of Taxodium are found in North Carolina!
Go to NCSU Trees of North Carolina to do a side by side comparison of these two species. Some additional resources for both species are listed below.
Go to NCSU Trees of North Carolina to do a side by side comparison of these two species. Some additional resources for both species are listed below.
Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)
Click the links below to learn more!
Virginia Tech Dendrology
Virginia Tech Dendrology
Pondcypress (Taxodium ascendens)
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Virginia Tech Dendrology
Virginia Tech Dendrology